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The Picture On The Fridge: The debut psychological thriller with the twist of the year Kindle Edition

by Ian W. Sainsbury (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 3,726 ratings
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Winner of the Kindle Storyteller Award 2019

★★★★★"This cannot be put down... stunningly gripping."★★★★★

Mags Barkworth still suffers the effects of a life-changing tragedy over a decade ago.

She knows her husband loves her. She knows he would never do anything to hurt her, or their daughter. But what if the voice in her head, the one she’s pushed away with therapy and anti-depressants, is telling the truth?

What if it’s all a lie?

When Tam, their daughter, draws an uncannily detailed picture of a place she’s never been, Mags’ life starts to unravel.

But even in her most paranoid moment, Mags could never have guessed the secret she is destined to uncover.

★★★★★"Gripping from very first page."★★★★★

★★★★★"I was ‘behind the sofa’ scared."★★★★★

★★★★★"Cancel your day because you won’t want to stop reading."★★★★★

★★★★★"Fast-paced psychological thriller with an original and compelling story"★★★★★

★★★★★"The innermost thoughts of a serial killer... as intriguing as they are disturbing."★★★★★

The debut psychological thriller from the Amazon and Audible bestselling science fiction author, Ian Sainsbury.

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Ian W. Sainsbury is the author of the World Walker series and the Halfhero trilogy, among other books. He lives in East Anglia.

Matthew Lloyd Davies is a veteran actor, director, and Audie Award-winning audiobook narrator. Highlights of his acting career include regular appearances with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal National Theatre in the West End, on international tours, and in award-winning television shows and films. He has experience in radio, a master's degree in directing, and extensive experience in presenting at corporate events.

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  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1880 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 286 pages
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Winner of the Kindle Storyteller Award 2019 for The Picture On The Fridge

Born at an early age, Ian W Sainsbury quickly learned to talk about himself in the third person, meaning a career in the arts was all but inevitable. In 1987, he ran away from university to join the circus, playing in a band providing accompaniment for monkeys riding on pigs.

Finding it hard to match such early success, Ian played piano on cruise ships before spending over a decade singing in European piano bars. He also ran (and still does) a choir or two, singing pop stuff in a pub.

The next career move was obvious, and no one was surprised when Ian spent five years as a stand-up comic. He also began writing music and material for ventriloquist Paul Zerdin, including co-writing Zerdin’s Vegas show in 2016.

After music, circuses, puppets, comedy and choirs, Ian pooled his earnings to date and was able to buy a palatial two-man tent and a skateboard. It was at this point that he decided the world might be ready for a novel or two.

Since The World Walker appeared on Amazon in 2016, Ian has—to his amazement—found he is one of those people who does what he loves for a living without having to sell a kidney.

He lives in East Anglia, UK, with Mrs S, two children, and a flatulent dog.

Email ianwsainsbury@gmail.com, and/or visit ianwsainsbury.com

(Thanks for reading - I've loved reading all my life, and my ambition is to write the kind of books that readers can get lost in. Ian.)

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J.W. Atkinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Well Deserved 5 Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 1, 2020
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This is the first book I've read by Ian. And I loved it. As the suspense grew with every page, I had more difficulty putting it down. It brought me back to the thrillers I grew up watching and hope it gets made into a movie/show. I don't usually give out 5 star reviews but this was well deserved. I highly recommend this book.
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dani
3.0 out of 5 stars Psychic drama
Reviewed in Canada on December 18, 2020
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Kept me interested but far fetched mysterious story.
Felt the pain and anxiety of the mother of the girl who blacked out while drawing pictures.
Really not realistic enough to believe the story,
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Creativespirit
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Read!
Reviewed in Canada on March 9, 2021
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I certainly wasn’t expecting this outcome. It was definitely hard to put down, loved the characters and the storyline. I wish there was another part to this book as I wanted more to read. Great job!!
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Lindsay & Tiff Christianson
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down
Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2021
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Loved this book! I figured out what was going on quite early in the book but was still fascinated with how it played out!
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mabeller
5.0 out of 5 stars Prepare for a late night
Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2019
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First time reading this author. If you like the thriller genre, you won’t be disappointed in this book. Unique plot.
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One Last Petal Books
5.0 out of 5 stars Favourite Book of the Year
Reviewed in Canada on June 18, 2019
A fabulous story with characters that draw you in and a plot that compels you to keep reading.

Ian Sainsbury's debut into the world of psychological thrillers is a success, in my opinion. If you liked The Woman in Cabin Ten, you'll love The Picture on the Fridge.
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Sylvia J Dominick
5.0 out of 5 stars My review of Picture On The Fridge
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2022
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Ian W .Sainsbury is another new -to -me author, but due to his book The Picture On The Fridge, I am hoping that he's going to be writing for a long time. I was misled by the title, assuming that it was another story about a missing child. That couldn't be further from the truth! This is one of the best thrillers that I have read in a very long time! There's not a dull moment,and there's a great deal of pieces to put together. There's a lesson to be learned about genetics as well! I would recommend this book to all of my reading friends! I am certain that you'll have a wild ride!
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Vakula Balaji
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in India on July 16, 2021
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Rollercoaster ride with a grand finale. This book is a work of art. I don't want to reveal anything. Just go for it
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Jack Russell
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous thriller a gripping read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2020
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When I read in the back of this book that the author, Ian W Sainsbury, is a Science Fiction and Fantasy writer I was quite surprised. This is a really polished psychological thriller with a gripping story. The story is difficult to describe without plot spoilers but it is really well written and involves Bradley a scientist and Mags his wife and Tam their daughter. Mags is a fraternal twin and Tam was an identical twin but Bradley told Mags that Clara, Tam's sister, died at birth. Bradley divides his time between London where Mags and Tam live and the USA where he runs a scientific company with his father. Mags never really feels she can trust Bradley but can't say why and feels guilty about this. Tam starts drawing pictures of places that she hasn't seen in great detail whilst she appears to be in some sort of trance. Afterwards she can't remember anything and gets quite upset. Bradley shows great (and suspicious) interest in these drawings and Tam's reactions. Mags follows her intuition and finds out what really going on and things get resolved in a thrilling, heart thumping, page turning way!

***SPOILER ALERT***
You may think after reading this that the huge study involving separated twins and triplets who are adopted by families who are not told about their siblings and extensively studied and lied to about the nature of the study is a work of fiction and couldn't possibly happen. In which case I urge you to watch the Netflix documentary "Three Identical Strangers".
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PERROT Annick
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect thriller
Reviewed in France on March 2, 2020
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Breathtaking. A page-turner.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Head space
Reviewed in Australia on December 26, 2019
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Taut psychological thriller full of twists and turns, genetic experiments and a ruthless killer. Fast-paced, this is a book you'll read in one sitting. Mags live of her daughter is fierce, her search for answers dangerous.
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